User Creation

PMOD Users with OS Login

The recommended way for setting up PMOD users is by their identification in the operating system. In this case the user definition is done as follows:

1. For the first user it is recommended to edit the default user 1 entry. For the other users please activate the Duplicate user button to create a new user entry, or use Add new user.
2. Edit the name under which the user will be known to PMOD, eg to ATL1. This name will be used in the Audit Log.
3. To make this a PMOD user who is identified through his OS login, check the Use OS user name to login.
4. Enter into the text field to the right the exact name as used by the operating system, int the example ATL_User1. Note that the PMOD user name and the OS name are completely independent, but it is recommended to maintain a reasonable agreement between them. As a hint, the OS name of the user who started PMOD is shown in the terminal window.

PMOD Users without OS login

As an alternative it is possible to define users which are authenticated by a password maintained within PMOD. In this case the user definition is done as follows:

1. Select the Duplicate user or Add new user button to create a new user entry.
2. Edit the name under which the user will be known to PMOD, eg to ATL2.
3. Leave the Use OS user name to login unchecked. This user will have to be authenticated by a password in PMOD.
4. Set the initial password of the user with the Set Password button. As with the administrator password, it is encrypted and saved in /properties/global.start

User with Extended Permission

Per default, PMOD users have very restricted rights. However, deleting may be required sometimes in a controlled manner. Therefore it is possible to assign to dedicated users extended permissions, but still not with full administrator permissions. The following options are available:

• Can delete Database records: With this box checked, the user can delete from the databases to which he is entitled.
• Can view Audit log: With this box checked, the user can inspect the current audit log from the PMOD ToolBox.

User with Data Manager Role

It is recommended to set up one or two PMOD users (with or without OS login) who have rights to all the databases, including deleting permission. In our example we create a local user called ATL_Manager.

1. Select the Duplicate user or Add new user button to create a new user entry.
2. Edit the name under which the user will be known to PMOD, ATL_Manager.
3. Leave the Use OS user name to login unchecked.
4. Define the initial password of the user with the Set Password button.